Steering Column Tilt Head Housing Replacement

Steering Column Tilt Head Housing Replacement

Tools Required

J 21854-01 Pivot Pin Remover

Removal Procedure

Caution: refer to restraint system service precautions.

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
2. Remove the steering wheel from the column.
3. Remove the steering column from the vehicle.
4. Remove the turn signal multifunction switch.
5. Remove the tilt spring.
6. Remove the ignition switch and lock housing.




7. Remove the pivot pins (1) using J 21854-01.




8. Pull the tilt arm in order to disengage the steering wheel lock shoes from the dowel pins (2) in the steering column support assembly.
9. Remove the tilt lever.




10. Remove the steering column housing assembly (1).

Installation Procedure




1. Install the steering column housing assembly (1).




2. Using the tilt lever, position the lock shoes to the dowel pins (2).
3. Rotate the tilt head assembly (1) in order to align the holes for the pivot pins.
4. Install the tilt lever.




5. Install the 2 new pivot pins by performing the following steps:
1. Lubricate the pivot pins (1) with, GM P/N 12346293 (Canadian P/N 992723).
2. Press the pivot pins (1) until the pins are firmly seated.
3. Stake the pivot pins at three new locations (1).
4. Install the ignition switch and lock housing.
5. Install the tilt spring.
6. Install the turn signal multifunction switch.
7. Install the steering column into the vehicle.
8. Install the steering wheel onto column.
9. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.